Lobels Bread
DUE: 30 APR 2024
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above post, which has arisen in the Production Department at Lobel’s Bread (Private) Limited.
THE JOB
Based in Harare and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful applicant will among other aspects be responsible for:
Production budgeting and ensuring compliance to the budgets. Motivating, supporting, and providing guidance to production staff.
Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free. Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting
production, including corrective interventions.
Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
Setting productivity goals for the production team.
Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
Ensuring adequate scheduling of staff.
Monitoring the production process and adjusting schedules as and when necessary.
Monitoring and setting product standards, including implementing and designing of quality control programs.
Coaching and developing the production team to meet business objectives.
Managing the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure uncompromised quality.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The ideal applicant should possess the following minimum qualifications and attributes:
First Degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Food Manufacturing.
She/he must have knowledge of the manufacturing processes used in Food Industry, including the equipment and tools and how to optimize them for efficiency and quality.
She/he must have strong leadership and communication skills.
She/he must be skilled in project management, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
TO APPLY
Applications together with detailed CVs should be submitted no later than 30 April 2024 to jobvacancies@lobelsbread.co.zw indicating the position being applied for in the subject:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. (Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply)
